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Pecan Tassies

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A popular cookie for the holidays, made with a cream cheese cookie dough and raisin pecan filling.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • Filling:
  • 1 pound light brown sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • dash salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Preparation:

Combine margarine and cream cheese with a fork until smooth. Add flour in four additions; work in to make a smooth dough. Chill. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls; press into small muffin or tart cups to make shells.

Filling: Slowly beat sugar into eggs. Mix in butter, salt, and vanilla. Put about 6 raisins and 1/2 teaspoon chopped pecans in each shell; add filling, not quite full. Top with a few nuts. Bake 25 minutes at 350°, until set. Better made 1 to 2 days ahead. Put wax paper between layers to store.
Makes about 48.

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